Architect

Salas O’Brien, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and company holidays

Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

Job summary

Salas O’Brien, Inc. is seeking a California Licensed Architect in San Jose, CA to coordinate technical commercial design projects. Ideal candidates should have 10 years of experience, strong AutoCAD skills, and a portfolio of relevant project experience.

This role involves client communication, project scheduling, and maintaining quality control during design processes. Additionally, the position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and wellness resources, alongside performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in design, construction documents, and administration.
• Strong skills in AutoCAD are a must; Revit experience is a plus.
• A portfolio with project examples is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with a team on technical commercial design projects.
• Lead client meetings for maintaining relationships.
• Develop project priorities and schedules.
• Provide team training and quality control reviews.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit

Project management

Client communication

Education

California Licensed Architect

Accredited Architectural Degree

Job description

About Us

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee‑owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high‑rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Responsibilities

Here are the details of your duties in your primary role:

• Coordinate with a team of professionals performing highly technical commercial design projects across multiple geographic regions.
• Lead client meetings and provide other communications to maintain good client relationships through attentive and result‑oriented service.
• Develop project priorities and schedules for program deliverables, review meetings with key stakeholders, and bidding / construction procurement.
• Provide team training and Quality Control / Assurance reviews to efficiently develop & deliver highly consistent documents to all program stakeholders.
• Support the construction process by timely response to RFI’s, review of submittals, processing approved change orders, and monthly draw requests.
• Learning, applying and improving client standards
• Perform site visits upon client request or based on project requirements
• Perform building assessments

Qualifications and Experience

To succeed in this role, you are required to meet the following requirements:

• California Licensed Architect
• Accredited Architectural Degree or equivalent
• Ideal candidates will have 10 years of experience, including design, construction documents, and construction administration.
• Strong skills and work experience in AutoCAD is a MUST. Revit experience is a plus.
• Applicant must provide a portfolio with project examples of similar work experience.
• S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Work Authorization Required

Attributes of Top Performers

If you have some of the following characteristics and experience, you would be an especially good fit:

• Experience with renovations of various building types and applying applicable building codes and ADA requirements
• Knowledge of fire resistive designs and egress analysis for existing buildings
• Working closely and in collaboration with State Fire Marshals and other AHJ type inspectors
• Excellent organizational skills and an extremely high level of attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communications
• Excellent problem‑solving skillsExcellent teamwork and collaboration skills
• Able to learn quickly and adapt to changes
• Able to demonstrate a high standard of professionalism, customer service oriented.

Travel

20%

Location

San Jose, CA

Salary

The expected base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $140,000 USD per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location.

Benefits

This role is also eligible for performance‑based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.

Third-Party Agency Notice

Salas O’Brien does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners engaged directly by our Talent Acquisition team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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